21) Considering the Entire Range of Transactions Facilitated by Your Institution, How Has the Use of Financial Leverage by Each of the Following Types of Clients Changed over the Past Three Months?| C. Pension Plans. | Answer Type: Decreased Considerably

ALLQ21CDCNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

0.00

Year-over-Year Change

N/A%

Date Range

10/1/2011 - 1/1/2025

Summary

Tracks changes in financial leverage for pension plans across institutions. Provides critical insights into institutional investment strategies and risk management.

Analysis & Context

This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.

Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.

About This Dataset

Measures the reduction in financial leverage for pension plan investments. Indicates shifts in institutional investment approaches.

Methodology

Collected through quarterly survey of financial institutions about client leverage.

Historical Context

Used to assess investment risk and institutional financial strategies.

Key Facts

  • Indicates significant decrease in pension plan leverage
  • Reflects institutional risk management
  • Captures quarterly investment trend changes

FAQs

Q: What does decreased leverage mean for pension plans?

A: Suggests more conservative investment strategies. Indicates reduced financial risk and potential market uncertainty.

Q: Why do pension plans adjust leverage?

A: To manage risk, respond to market conditions, and protect long-term investment performance.

Q: How frequently is leverage measured?

A: Quarterly surveys capture changes in institutional investment approaches.

Q: What impacts leverage changes?

A: Market conditions, regulatory environment, and institutional risk management strategies.

Q: Are there limitations to this data?

A: Represents surveyed perceptions, which may not capture all nuanced investment changes.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Institutional Leverage Survey (ALLQ21CDCNR), retrieved from FRED.
21) Considering the Entire Range of Transactions Facilitated by Your Institution, How Has the Use of Financial Leverage by Each of the Following Types of Clients Changed over the Past Three Months?| C. Pension Plans. | Answer Type: Decreased Considerably | US Economic Trends